Equipment Needed to Fix Bellmore Homes after Fire Damage

9/6/2022 (Permalink)

Regardless of the extent of the fire damage, our team in Bellmore can make it "Like it never even happened." Call us right away!

SERVPRO Has Sufficient Equipment to Ease Fire Restoration in Bellmore Homes

Although it is considered one issue, fire damage is a combination of different problems that affect a property in the immediate aftermath of a fire or long after the incident. One of the critical issues that determine what happens to a Bellmore property after the incident is the type of equipment used for restoration. Necessary resources range from cleaning to demolition to deodorization tools.

Choosing what equipment to use in your Bellmore home after fire damage is a combination of personal preferences and the dictates of the type of restoration needed. For example, an approach like immersion cleaning can only be helpful if the soiled items can withstand significant moisture exposure during cleaning. Things like books or electronics cannot be subjected to such cleaning. When our SERVPRO technicians inspect your property, we can determine what resources are needed.

Choice of restoration equipment depends on reasons like:

• Speed
• Thoroughness
• Safety

Fire damage can be both instantaneous and gradual. Speed is necessary, especially in preventing the gradually-developing issues since it can reduce the overall damage you must fix. For example, soot stains on granite countertops or metallic trim only develop if soot is left on the surfaces for a long time. Timely cleaning eliminates the need to replace such materials. Various tools can complete the same task, so identifying the speedier option is beneficial. For example, when our SERVPRO technicians clean dry fire residues from surfaces, vacuuming can be faster than wiping with a sponge. 

Thorough Fire Restoration Equipment

Combustion causes effects such as odor, stains, or physical changes in materials. If not adequately addressed, these issues can linger, causing long-term problems. The equipment used to manage the issues determines whether the solution applied is lasting. A good illustration for this is when doing restorative cleaning on materials with unfinished surfaces like trusses. 

Typical cleaners used in unfinished fire damaged surfaces:

• Sanding equipment
• Soda blasting equipment
• Pressure washers

Some equipment can do the job thoroughly without causing problems when cleaning the unfinished surface, while others might cause physical damage to the material or leave residues. Our SERVPRO technicians opt for a thorough option like blast cleaning with bicarbonate of soda or dry ice pellets. The two cleaning mediums are driven against a surface by a great air force, disintegrating on impact. They effectively remove fire residues and do not cause physical damage to the underlying materials.

Sanding and pressure washing are effective in removing soils from surfaces. However, they can have detrimental effects on the material you want to clean. For example, driving water at high pressure against wooden surfaces leads to significant moisture absorption. Without elaborate drying procedures, the wood would end up rotting. On the other hand, sanding removes a layer of the material being cleaned and can damage surrounding materials. 

Safety is also essential when choosing restoration equipment. You might wonder what risks restoration equipment might pose, yet they are made by professionals. However, risks can arise from how or where the equipment is used. One likely risk is exposure to harmful residues when doing cleaning tasks or demolishing sections of the structure to remove heavily deteriorated materials. Our SERVPRO technicians prioritize safety. For example, when we use vacuum agitation, we can retain soot and other fine residues rather than spreading them through the air. Other considerations include the risk of electric shock or the impact operating the equipment in a confined area might have.

SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh has sufficient resources to handle any challenges of fire damage "Like it never even happened." Call us at (516) 809-9600.

Our Fire Damage Experts In Bellmore Discuss The Most Common Types Of Soot

7/6/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh is a leading service provider in fire damage restoration.

Types Of Soot To Expect After A Fire Damage Experience In Bellmore

Effectively dealing with smoke residues after a fire damage experience is undoubtedly one of the most challenging aspects of property restoration. For that reason, our technicians are always ready to offer a helping hand. We encounter different types of smoke residues while restoring properties in Bellmore.

After responding to a fire damage incident in Bellmore, our technicians assess the situation to determine the type of smoke residues. The most common types of soot include dry soot, wet soot, protein soot, and fuel oil soot. Dry smoke is easy to clean since it does not heavily stain surfaces compared to damp smoke residues. However, the dry smoke residues come from hotter fires; hence the heat causes extensive damage to the surface.

Our SERVPRO experts understand the daunting task ahead when it comes to wet residues. Cleaning surfaces that have been stained by wet smoke residue require a thorough cleaning process that is backed by the necessary cleaning equipment. Fortunately, the areas are not damaged by excessive heat, making the surfaces viable for restoration.

Protein residues are not an issue to our experts either. Such smoke particles are a result of burning organic products. However, these stains are mainly characterized by a strong odor. Therefore, the cleaning process is pegged on eliminating the smell rather than cleaning the surface since the protein soot is not easily visible on the surface.

Our technicians can attest that fuel oil soot is the easiest fire residue to clean. This type of residue is a result of the ignition of old soot. The fresh soot can easily be removed from the surface without damaging the paint job on the surface.

SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh is a leading service provider in fire damage restoration. You can rest assured that our top-notch services will yield satisfactory results. Contact us at (516) 809-9600 to enlist our top-quality services.

Safety First During Fire Damage Restoration in Bellmore

6/3/2022 (Permalink)

Disaster may strike at any time in your area. Call SERVPRO for the fire damage restoration services needed for your property.

SERVPRO Assists with Fire Remediation in Bellmore

Any time a fire starts inside your apartment complex, the situation can be difficult. Even after the fire gets extinguished, your home can still contain several safety hazards. For example, electrical wires could have burnt, causing an unsafe electrical issue. Or, large pieces of your burnt ceiling or drywall could have fallen, creating trip and fall hazards as you walk around your apartment unit. 

When we work on fire damage restoration in Bellmore, our SERVPRO technicians take extra measures to ensure the safety of all building occupants (property owners/renters and workers alike) throughout the entire project. The first thing we always do right when we arrive at your apartment complex is to assess the working area for potential safety issues. Before any work procedures start, we can perform an extensive safety evaluation by consulting with the property's tenants and inspecting the building. After we determine what possible safety hazards exist, we can formulate a list that defines the procedures we must take to minimize the risks. 

Once our SERVPRO team mitigates all of the safety hazards to the best of their abilities, we can begin the work to return your apartment to its preloss state, "Like it never even happened."

Services offered to restore fires in apartment complexes:

• Fire and Water Restorations
• Fire and Smoke Remediations
• Content Cleaning
• Packing In and Packing Out Contents
• Structural Deodorization Procedures
• Fire Debris Removal and Disposal

One thing we can do to help promote safety during the work process is to maintain an organized work site. We can identify work areas and specify staging areas for all of our equipment to keep things orderly. 

If you or your neighbor in your apartment building ever suffers from a structural blaze, it is wise to call SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh at (516) 809-9600.

Three Reasons Why You Need Professionals to Restore Your Fire Damaged Seaford Home

6/3/2022 (Permalink)

Extinguishing the flames is the easier part of a fire event. Removing smoke, soot, and water damage can be a long process..

SERVPRO Avoids Common Cleanup Mistakes for Fire Damaged Homes in Seaford

Fire damage to homes in Seaford and other local communities should always be cleaned up and handled by professional and certified fire damage restoration technicians. Without taking specialized classes and utilizing equipment specifically designed to keep damage to a minimum, many cleaning companies make mistakes that cost the homeowner thousands of dollars in additional repair costs later on. SERVPRO is a highly trained and specialized damage mitigation and restoration service that can help you avoid these common complications of a fire disaster.

Long-Lasting Smoke Residues

Although fire damage in Seaford homes can produce many different kinds of smoke, each with unique properties and challenges to effective cleanup, one commonly shared trait of all smoke damage is that it requires advanced processes to remove from homes completely. Not only does the smoke coat every surface in the area of the fire and beyond, but it can even seep into the walls and floors of your home to create long-lasting odors and stains. Removing smoke particles from anything but the top of a surface requires more advanced treatments than most cleaning companies can provide. To combat these smoke odors, we employ thermal fogging technology with a unique blend of chemicals that neutralize individual particles and ensure the deepest clean possible.

Harmful Water Mixes

Water-based cleaning products may ordinarily be a critical part of any cleaning company's toolbox, but SERVPRO technicians know that mixing water with many types of smoke and fire residue can create damaging and even potentially hazardous mixes of sludge that can create severe runoff and staining problems around the home. We employ dozens of specialized mixes and cleaning tools to best combat every type of fire damage on every type of material without causing additional damage.

Improper HVAC Cleanup

Even companies specializing in HVAC cleaning may fail to remove smoke particles and odors from your vents and air ducts. We combine our extensive list of HVAC certifications with fire restoration technology to bring the best of both cleaning disciplines to your home.

SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh provides comprehensive damage cleanup and restoration services for homes in the local area that have suffered from the effects of a fire. Call us at (516) 809-9600 to find out how we can help.

How SERVPRO Uses Immersion Cleaning to Restore Fire Damaged Belongings in Seaford

5/3/2022 (Permalink)

Usually, not all is lost after a fire. We use immersion cleaning to restore your belongings.

Immersion Cleaning During Fire Damage Restoration in Seaford

In the case that something burns inside your Seaford home, many of your contents can get coated in soot residues. One primary focus of a professional restoration company such as SERVPRO when mitigating fire damage is to clean all of your contents. Soils and soot residues created by smoke can ruin some of your possessions and become a source of foul aromas.

During any fire damage project in Seaford, our SERVPRO technicians can often save many of your contents by cleaning them. We can implement various methods of cleaning for the different types of materials that got affected inside your house. For example, we clean some items like clothing and other small fabric items in a washing machine using specialized detergents. Immersion cleaning works for other items.

Immersion cleaning completely submerges fire-damaged items in liquid solutions. We clean items with hard, non-porous surfaces by soaking them in certain cleaning chemicals. One example is the cleaning of soiled Venetian blinds by dipping them into a bath of the industry-approved product.

In many immersion cleaning situations, we can use a chemical called Ultra Content Cleaner. This chemical gets mixed with hot water in a sink or large basin. The affected contents then get soaked with the solution, and a brush is used to help dislodge any soils present. Once your materials appear clean, we then rinse off the remaining solution with hot water.

Another form of immersion cleaning gets completed using an ultrasonic machine. An ultrasonic machine works by getting filled up with a chemical such as our Ultrasonic Cleaning Agent and water. The affected items get placed in the tub; then, the machine uses high-frequency sound waves to create millions of bubbles that "scrub" the items and help dislodge soils.

Ultrasonic cleaning is less labor-intensive than other cleaning methods, but the technique still involves skill. Our SERVPRO technicians must know how much electrical power to use and what frequency of sound waves to utilize. We also have to use our experience to know the water temperature and cleaning solution to implement.

Immersion cleaning can help you save items like your jewelry after a fire takes its toll. For 24/7 assistance, call SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh at (516) 809-9600, and we will return your home to its pre-damaged condition, "Like it never even happened."

Our Accredited Professionals Are Available 24/7 To Handle Fire Damage In Seaford

4/10/2022 (Permalink)

Mitigating the situation after a fire needs to be left to professionals. Call SERVPRO 24/7 to assess and remediate the fire damage in your home.

How Much of Your Seaford Home Gets Replaced After a Fire?

As with nearly any loss situation that affects your Seaford home, the severity of this situation gets directly correlated to how quickly professional restoration professionals get involved. Fires can be a challenging situation, especially in widespread emergencies where more considerable portions of your property have gotten involved. Homeowners begin to assume their home is a total loss, but our professionals can often see things differently.

One of the most hazardous aspects of fire damage in Seaford homes is that many of our customers and clients do not recognize the full measure of these effects. From the airborne contaminants that can lead to health effects like soot particulate exposure to the combustion of specific structural elements in areas you cannot see, many factors play into how costly restoration and recovery are. Our SERVPRO professionals can help you to see this damage in full, so you are not blindsided by the work that your property needs to return to preloss condition.

Controlled demolition is a vital element of fire damage removal and the recovery of your home after a loss incident. How involved this removal process is correlates to the inspection and assessment of your residence when our professionals first arrive. Our project management and estimator walk through the property with a homeowner to determine the severity of the situation and the appropriate steps to overcome your loss. During this assessment, we can evaluate a need for demolition and build back.

The goal of our SERVPRO IICRC-certified professionals is to restore your property to its original state at the lowest possible costs with the fastest possible methods that cut no corners. We always maintain and restore before replacing. This mentality suggests if materials can get cleaned and recovered where they have gotten installed, that is preferable to removing them and replacing them with new materials. If construction is necessary, we have established relationships with reputable local contractors to help make this transition as seamless as possible.

Every fire loss situation is different, as is the amount of construction materials and structural elements that must get replaced after an emergency. With a team of accredited professionals available 24/7, you can depend on SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh to be there when it counts. Give us a call anytime at (516) 809-9600.

What are the Benefits of Professional Fire Restoration Services?

3/11/2022 (Permalink)

You can contact our professionals 24/7. Our fire damage experts are trained in fire & smoke restoration, odor control, upholstery and fabric cleaning.

Wantagh Homeowners Get Prompt, Reliable Support from SERVPRO When Faced with Fire Damage

You already have a lot running through your mind after you experience a Wantagh house fire. Not only does it disrupt your living situation, but you also have a series of calls to make and decisions in front of you. Calling in the help of a trusted team for assistance with fire damage makes the process go a lot smoother. SERVPRO is proud to be a dependable resource to help with all of your restoration needs after your family suffers fire loss.

What Certifications Do You Have?

When it comes to fire damage in Wantagh, you can rest assured that our technicians are certified via The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). We have the skills and equipment to handle even the toughest cleanup projects. Once we arrive, we get to work to assess the damage and then make professional recommendations for the next best steps to take. All of our actions get thoroughly documented so that you can have the necessary details for filing the claim with your insurance provider.

How Will the Steps of Restoration Work?

After ensuring your structure is safe to enter, we use equipment to pull up any moisture left from extinguishing the flames. We also take the time to remove all unsalvageable items and charred building materials. Part of our action plan includes:

•  Following the path of the fire allows us to determine the scope of the project. We always consider your ventilation system to determine where smoke traveled throughout the home.
•  We pay attention to the materials burned in the fire. Man-made materials leave behind a sticky residue, while organic materials leave a finer residue behind. 
•  We carefully address foul odors in the home, taking steps with air purification and filtration to leave your interior “Like it never even happened.”

Do you need a crew deployed to your location to begin fire damage cleanup? Give us a call at SERVPRO of Bellmore/Wantagh today at (516) 809-9600.

How Does Fire Damage Restoration for Bellmore Properties Remove Proteins?

9/2/2021 (Permalink)

A fire in your home can be overwhelming. Let our skilled fire remediation specialists help get your house back to feeling like a home again.

Bellmore SERVPRO Fire Damage Restoration Techs Remediate Protein Fire Residues and Odors

One of the complexities of Bellmore fire damage restoration comes from soils left behind by various types of burnt debris. Rubbers and plastics tend to leave behind oily, hard-to-remove soils that can stain without professional cleanup. Worse still, cooking fires often involve proteins, leaving greasy, nearly-invisible residues and strong malodors.

SERVPRO protein fire damage restoration services for Bellmore homes address many fire soils with professional-grade products specially formulated for the task. This restoration firm also performs odor control, structural repairs, and property restoration where possible to help homeowners save and minimize the effects of fire damage.

Protein Fire Damage Removal and Odor Control

Proteins pose unique challenges compared to other fire damage residues because of the nature and the pervasiveness of protein odors. The greasy film is easily transferred to other surfaces, which can also spread odors. These proteins may also be in vent fans or HVAC systems, which can further impact the comfort of a home

• SERVPRO techs typically use enzyme digesters to address protein residues. These enzymes eat proteins and break them down into water-soluble byproducts for removal
• Four main types of enzymatic systems address organic material-based soils: lipase, amylase, cellulase, and protease. The latter, protease, is used for protein soils
• Enzyme digesters digest the fatty and amino acids that hold certain types of soils together while also emulsifying soils for more efficient cleaning
• These enzymes are also effective at odor control because they eat away at the proteins and fats that create malodors

Property owners can call (516) 809-9600 for “Like it never even happened,” restoration services from SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh.

Do Bellmore Homes Require Extensive Fire Damage Restoration After Protein Fires?

8/2/2021 (Permalink)

When you have fire and smoke damage, SERVPRO is their team to call for all of your fire damage restoration needs.

SERVPRO Understands How to Address Other Issues Apart from Physical Destruction during Fire Restoration

It is possible to contain some minor fire incidents before burning structural materials and contents in a Bellmore house. However, problems might still arise that necessitate weighty restoration processes. Protein fires involving poultry, meat, or fish are one such example.

A casual inspection may not reveal the true nature of the required fire damage restoration for your Bellmore home since the loss may lack the typical signs of fire damage like soot-covered surfaces or charred materials. Characteristically, protein residues are amber, yellowing, or virtually invisible. The only thing you might not miss is the highly pungent smell in the affected room or the entire house. SERVPRO can help you mount the correct intervention since airing may not reverse the issue. 

Our restorative cleaning services help deliver positive outcomes during:

• Fire damage restoration
• Smoke remediation
• Water & fire damage restorations
• House fire clean up

Before starting the intervention, a thorough inspection is necessary to establish the types of residues present and how far they spread over the entire property. Such evaluation determines the best cleaning approach as well as the areas to target. 

Our SERVPRO technicians perform such tests and use cleaning approaches such as wiping surfaces with chemical sponges or cleaning with water-soluble or solvent-based cleaning agents. Elaborate deodorization procedures may also be necessary since cleaning might not eliminate all traces of the pungent odor.

Various approaches help deodorize a property, including:

• Fogging with solvent-based deodorizers
• Fogging with water-based deodorizers
• Ventilating a room with box fans

SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh tailors fire damage restoration to match the loss. Call us at (516) 809-9600. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.

Call SERVPRO for Smoke and Fire Damage Cleanup and Restoration

7/15/2021 (Permalink)

Smoke and soot can spread throughout your home. SERVPRO knows how to remove the damage.

Smoke Damage and Content Recovery for Your Wantagh Home

Emergencies rarely affect your Wantagh home in only one way. Professional restorers must overcome multiple effects to fully restore a home to preloss conditions, no matter the circumstances. This fact is especially true when it comes to overcoming the impact of a fire, as this condition leads to widespread damages throughout your home even when the actual combustion remains localized and contained.

The fire damage in your Wantagh home after extinguishment can spread far from the center and source of the affected areas. With situations like smoke, soot, and heat outracing the actual charred area, the contents of your home, open areas, and materials can all get affected adversely. Residues and odors can significantly complicate the cleanup efforts. These non-combusted by-products are acidic in nature, and harm starts from the immediate contact on surfaces, both hard and soft. Our SERVPRO technicians have the tools and expertise to overcome these consequences in your home.

Ultrasonic Liquid Baths & Ozone Chambers

Our Contents Department can remove at-risk items from your home that are either already affected by smoke damage or that stand a considerable risk of becoming impaired. Ultrasonic liquid baths can significantly assist in the recovery of possessions and personal treasures. Nearly all removed items can spend time in an ozone chamber after they have gotten cleaned, where odors can get neutralized in a clean environment. As the process is harmful to humans and pets during the initial phases, this gets performed at our SERVPRO facility as a closely monitored restoration tactic.

Thermal Foggers for Smoke Damage

Thermal foggers are another tool that our SERVPRO technicians can use on-site to permanently remove or substantially reduce smoke damage and odor to affected open spaces, furniture, fabrics, clothing, carpeting, and more. This step is often one of the final components of our restoration process following soot removal, reconstruction, water damage cleanup, indoor air quality cleaning with air scrubbers, and other necessary steps.

Taking care of your home following a fire might seem overwhelming to a homeowner, but with the proper professional assistance, it does not have to be. Our SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh IICRC-certified technicians have the industry-leading equipment to overcome smoke damages throughout your home and every other effect of a fire on your property. Give us a call anytime at (516) 809-9600.

How Professionals Clean Walls and Ceilings After a Fire in Your Bellmore Home

6/16/2021 (Permalink)

Fire damage restoration services by SERVPRO are second to none. Call now for all the help you need.

Cleaning Soot and Smoke from Walls and Ceilings during Fire Damage Restoration

Fire damage incidents leave behind a lot of soot and smoke particles on the walls and ceilings. Since all surfaces are different, we use several cleaning procedures when attending to the surfaces. We know walls are painted or unpainted, finished or unfinished, metallic tile, acoustic tile, textured plaster, and other different forms. Some buildings also have walls covered with fabrics, carpeting, and wallpaper. We have to identify the kind of ceiling and wall surfaces in your Bellmore property and then pretest for cleanability.

Some of the factors that our SERVPRO technicians consider when performing fire damage restoration in your Bellmore property include the type of smoke particles, surface type, and if the area is dry cleanable or wet cleanable. When cleaning the walls and ceiling, we use wet cleaning, peroxide active cleaning, and a dry cleaning sponge.

Types of Cleaning Methods After Fire Damage

We prefer using peroxide active cleaning processes when attending to nonporous and porous ceiling surfaces with heavy tar soiling to clean fire damage. Because the technique is not aggressive, it cannot dissolve the coating on blown and textured ceilings. We also prefer it when cleaning acoustical ceilings. When our SERVPRO technicians are cleaning wooden, metallic, painted ceilings, we use wet cleaning procedures. The method can clean heavy soot residues, dry ash, and oil-based residues. Before we can introduce any wet cleaning procedure, we use a dry cleaning sponge. The method can work on all kinds of ceilings containing light-medium non-oil-based residues.

When our SERVPRO technicians work in a heavily soiled site, we may decide to use steel wool pads to introduce the needed aggressiveness. With time, the pads become contaminated, so we rinse them well before continuing. Using steel wool pads can scratch surfaces, so we use them when it is necessary to repaint walls or ceilings after the cleaning.

SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh is an industry leader with highly trained technicians who respond Faster to Any Size Disaster. Call us at (516) 809-9600 to benefit from our quality emergency services.

Bellmore Fire Damage Restoration Requires Specialized Cleaning Agents

6/2/2021 (Permalink)

When a fire strikes your home, SERVPRO is the team to call. We use the latest fire damage restoration services.

Purpose-made materials aid our fire damage restoration projects in Bellmore

SERVPRO technicians use many different cleaning products and techniques when removing fire residues from a house. Some of these involve standard chemicals and brushes, but others get a bit more involved.

One of the most important strategies we use during Bellmore fire damage restoration is mechanical action. Vacuuming dry soot and ash is by far the most effective and efficient first step in fire damage restoration of building materials and contents. By agitating fire and smoke residues with brushes, metal wool, and other tools such as ultrasonic baths, we can physically shake off most particles. We substantially hasten the overall restoration process by using mechanical action before or in tandem with other cleaning methods. We also use lubricant products to help residues slide off of your home materials. However, most situations require additional cleaning techniques, such as for:

• House Fire Clean-Up in kitchens
• Heavy fire and smoke damage
• Smoke Damage from long-term tobacco use

Some types of residues require unique oil-based cleaning agents to remove. Grease fires will not mix with water-based cleaning agents that work on most other types of ash and smoke. By using chemical detection technologies, we can identify which types of smoke are present in an area. Then, after determining the composition of the fire residues, we can lubricate, soak, and scrub the area as best fits the situation.

SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh stays open 24/7 to respond to developing fire damage situations in the local area. Call us at (516) 809-9600.

Protecting the Unique History of Bellmore After a Fire

5/7/2021 (Permalink)

Smoke and soot damage from a fire in your home is a job for SERVPRO. We have all the equipment and training for any size fire disaster.

With historic properties throughout our Long Island town, fire damage can take a toll on Bellmore homes and businesses.

As is the case with many communities in Long Island, there is a history and story behind how Bellmore came to be and its consistent growth. When fire damage incidents threaten some of these protected properties or the thousands of homes found in this city, we are trusted fire restoration professionals that can help. We understand the urgency of implementing emergency services and preventing irreparable harm to exposed contents and building materials whenever possible. We can help with:

• Fire damaged homes
• Fire and smoke damage
• Smoke remediation
• Fire damage restoration

From Humble Beginnings Bellmore Grew

By the mid-1600s, Bellmore had become a stable community, though much smaller than it is today. At this time, farming and fishing work the heart of the area's economic system for both trading and sustenance. There was no set name for the site at this time. Hence, the residents in the region called the land that would become Bellmore terms like "Little Neck" and "New Bridge." it would be the building of a railroad station named Bellmore in 1867 that would begin to concrete the name of The Bellmores region.

The Suburb of New York City 

Being near both Queens and Brooklyn, both offering nearly 30-minute commutes in ideal conditions, Bellmore has become a thriving bedroom community for NYC in Nassau County. Positioning on the Great South Bay also allows the Long Island community to be a destination for tourism and travelers on its own. Some of the things Bellmore is most known for include:

• Bellmore Memorial Library – This educational center has stood since 1948, offering people of all ages access to a meager 150 volumes at that time. Now, the facility has grown to be a reliable research facility serving the more than 16,000 residents of Bellmore.
• Sunrise Highway – This is a primary thoroughfare connecting the city to many other areas of Long Island, Brooklyn, and Queens. This main roadway moving through the city is a focal point for the town's most successful businesses, restaurants, and shopping centers to cater to travelers. 

How Can SERVPRO Help with Fire Restoration? 

Fire restoration and recovery are vital services that must begin as soon as possible, especially in moist conditions often experienced with Long Island homes. Situations like wet smoke can be formidable concerns that damage and ruin underlying materials after prolonged exposure. In many fire damage situations, some degree of reconstruction is necessary.

Can Fire Damage Repairs Be Prevented?

Structure fires often lend little room to avoid some degree of repair and build-back, especially considering how fast porous materials like drywall and wood framing can ignite and burn. Our general contractor license ensures that we can provide both the fire restoration and the necessary repairs to make these emergencies "Like it never even happened."

When you need fire restoration, SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh is a team you can trust. Give us a call today at (516) 809-9600.

Removing the Smell of Fire in a Wantagh Home

11/8/2020 (Permalink)

Regardless of the extent of the fire damage, team SERVPRO can help with remediation. Contact us right away.

SERVPRO is the Expert in Fire Odor Removal in Wantagh

Many who love living in bustling cities hesitate before moving to a suburb. However, Wantagh is far from the cookie-cutter vision of suburbs usually portrayed in the media. Instead, it is a mere train ride away from Manhattan and enjoys much of the rich cultural and entertainment benefits of living in the city. Known as “The Gateway to Jones Beach,” Wantagh is a hamlet within the town of Hempstead in Long Island, and its proximity to the water makes its landscapes inspiring and peaceful.

It may come as no surprise that Wantagh is an affluent area, accompanied by a reputable school system and low crime rates. Many families choose to live in Wantagh, making its demographic composition mainly households with young children. This youth makes for a one-of-a-kind lively and close-knit community and places the school district as one of the best. Most homes are multi-story homes close to the water, which adds some challenging aspects to each house's general upkeep.

Jones Beach State Park is widely popular for New York residents and is known as one of the most popular destinations during the summer. Its boardwalk and concert venue makes it ideal for a weekend outing enjoying the outdoors. The Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater often presents some of the largest names in music, and its 15,000-seat capacity is just ideal for music without the stress of larger venues. Smaller performance venues can also be found in Wantagh proper and surrounding towns, such as Bellmore.

To find out where Wantagh’s name comes from, you would have to learn about the Merokee, which inhabited the area before the Europeans’ arrival. “Wantagh” was the sachem, or chief, of the Merokee people, and his name continues to live today. Through a series of treaties and negotiations, both Dutch and English had rights to this part of the state until Long Island became a part of New York. Before becoming Wantagh, the town was known as Jerusalem, and Ridgewood and even George Washington visited the area in 1790. Some salient points in Wantagh’s history include:

• The Jerusalem Purchase of 1661 made by Captain John Seaman’s which includes parts of today’s Wantagh, Levittown, and Seaford
• Indians, slaves, and freedmen inhabited the area in the colonial era
• Germans came into the area along with the Long Island Railroad System in the late 1800s
• Further growth was attained with the creation of state parkways in the early 20th century 

Much like other cities in New York state, the legacy of the original settlers is still evident. For example, Cherrywood Shopping Century pays tribute to Captain John Seaman’s estate, named Cherrywood. Wantagh’s suburban nature was a relatively new development between 1950 and 1970 when housing developments flourished. Before then, it was mainly a farming community, and it wasn’t until the early 1900s that fishing and tourism started playing a role in its economy.

To gain even greater insight into the area and its history, one can visit the Wantagh Museum, run by the Wantagh Preservation Society, which seeks to highlight the community's history. Visitors and residents can also visit the Twin Lake Preserve to learn more about the natural landscape and the importance of environmental preservation. You can also deepen your environmental understanding while visiting the dunes and appreciation of plants and animals within the Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center. When the weather is not suitable for outdoor adventures, you may visit the many restaurants in town, including Cleary’s Bar & Café, a traditional Irish pub ideal for fun and entertainment.

The beach is not all Wantagh has to offer. Its dining offerings are plentiful and diverse, suitable for all palates. Neighboring Nassau County communities are a few minutes away and also provide numerous entertainment options to the hamlet’s residents. From street fairs to seafood festivals to performances, a simple ride on the Long Island Railroad or a quick car ride can find you enjoying music and food like no other. If you are missing the hustle and bustle of Manhattan, you can easily hop on the train and arrive in the heart of NYC momentarily.

Even though Wantagh has the best suburban life, you don’t need to forsake city life forever!

Those who love the outdoors may consider visiting the Wantagh Mill Pond, a 15-acre pond located along Merrick Road and run by Nassau County Recreation and Parks. Over a dozen fish species live in the Pond, making it a popular spot for fishing. It is also an excellent spot for birdwatchers and walkers who wish to be one with nature. Authorities are mindful of protecting the Pond’s ecosystem, so anglers are encouraged to practice catch and release. There is also an active project to restore the Pond’s shoreline after years of erosion.

Wantagh and Flooding

The sheer beauty of Wantagh requires the close attention of its residents. Rising sea levels cause flooding with increasing frequency, and Superstorm Sandy in 2012 put a spotlight on the structural deficiencies in our community. Even though many homes have undergone substantial construction in recent years to raise and repair them after Sandy, the risk of water damage and storm surges remains real. As Mother Nature continues to challenge our way of life, we need to be ready to restore our homes whenever disaster strikes.

As a matter of protection, Wantagh's property owners should keep SERVPRO in mind for any incidents requiring restoration. Our team is certified to handle both water and fire damage, which can occur at any time.

By making our team available around the clock, we can be faster to any disaster and conduct an efficient restoration process while mitigating your loss. Industry expertise and training make us the best choice in your time of need. 

Make SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh part of your emergency plan by calling us at (516) 809-9600 and letting us leave your home “Like it never even happened.”

What Advanced Fire Damage Cleaning Practices and Tools Exist?

10/6/2020 (Permalink)

Fire damage is one of the most stressful events a homeowner can experience. When the unthinkable happens, call SERVPRO.

SERVPRO has Always Been a Leading Team in Innovative and Advanced Technologies to Recover and Restore Fire Damaged Levittown Homes 

Because hundreds of potential sources and origin points for fire losses in Levittown homes, the restoration of these situations varies from one site to the next. Instead of universal cleaning approaches and recovery solutions, each plan to repair and return damaged properties to preloss condition is tailored to the individual property. Pre-job scoping collects the necessary data to efficiently ensure that we have the appropriate tools and equipment to manage the loss incident efficiently.  

Devastating fire damage in Levittown homes often calls upon many practices and advanced technologies available to our SERVPRO team. We continue to be leading restoration professionals in the area, contingent upon our fast response and the efficient equipment used to restore fire-damaged properties to their original condition as soon as possible. Our most significant obstacles include removing soot and smoke residues, content cleaning, and air quality control in most situations.  

How Can Soot Get Removed from Installed Materials?  

There is often much more to the supposed cleaning of damaged and coated surfaces than you might initially believe. As experienced cleaning technicians for smoke residues and other similar threats, we have several practices that can help: 

• Agitation – Actions like dry vacuuming heaps of soot particles on surfaces can reduce these conditions' severity and ultimately make cleaning easier.  

• Solvents – Cleaning products can react with soil types differently. We sample clean small portions before beginning a more massive undertaking to ensure that our efforts provide the ideal results.  

• Abrasive Cleaning – Actions like soda blasting can remove surface soils often without damaging the underlying substrate. A combination of high-pressure water or air with a media like baking soda can thoroughly clean soiled surfaces of structural elements and contents.  

• Emulsification/Dissolving – With the use of potent cleaning products chosen by their composition, such as water-based solvents for oil-based soils, we can promote either emulsification or dissolving depending on the product/soiling relationship.  

What Off-Site Cleaning Approaches Exist for Contents? 

Content relocation through our pack-out process can free up space inside of the house for efficient mitigation. Our removal of these items to the nearby SERVPRO facility allows several specialty cleaning processes to begin. Some of the advanced restoration options off-site include:  

• ESPORTA Wash – Soft materials can get cleaned using this portable washing system. This gentle approach can reduce the irreparable harm abrasive cleaning methods can cause sensitive textiles.  

• Ultrasonic Tank – Submersion cleaning introduces millions of microscopic bubbles exploding on the surface of soiled contents submerged in the solution. This process cleans soot and other residues from hard materials.  

• Ozone Chamber – As typical of a need as deodorization is, having a large room to pack with multiple items from a damaged address to treat them simultaneously saves time and money.  

What Tools Can Reduce Airborne Contaminants After a Fire?  

Airborne contaminants are not uncommon in a house after a fire loss in Levittown. Between circulating soot and smoke particles to debris and ash, breathing in these particulates can threaten those exposed. Before extensive mitigation work, preemptive filtration and air scrubbing are often necessary to remove most of these airborne concerns through HEPA filters in many of our air treatment equipment. Some of the tools familiar to this approach include: 

• Hydroxyl Generators
• Air Scrubbers
• Negative Air Chambers 

What Programs Help Us to Monitor What Work Must Occur? 

Through our initial inspection and throughout the mitigation process, we have several software tools that can help us manage and monitor our progress. These options include:  

DryBook 

DryBook might not seem like software commonly used in fire restoration, but water damage effects are more common in these situations than homeowners expect. Extinguishment can leave parts of homes flooded and highly damaged by excessive water. This software ensures that we can monitor the effectiveness of drying throughout mitigation to implement the right restoration strategies.  

Xactimate 

Estimates and determining construction, repair, and other property needs after a fire loss can be challenging to keep streamlined. This software ensures that every party has the right information when they need it. The restoration project's progress does not slow down—using this industry-wide program that expedites claims and helps establish budget limits. 

Knowing the great lengths to expect from our fire restoration professionals responding to your home is beneficial. You can see how experienced technicians like our SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh team can utilize powerful tools and technologies to restore and recover fire-damaged properties more efficient and cost-effective. You can reach us anytime by calling (516) 809-9600.

How Can I Rid Smoke Odor From Furniture?

9/11/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO professionals are trained to handle every level of fire damage, Including the odors that follow. Call us today, we are always available.

SERVPRO Fire Damage Restoration Technicians in Seaford Can Help to Recover your Home and Contents After Fire.

How do professionals restore fire odor from contents?

A house fire in your Seaford home can be a debilitating experience. Often, fire's unpleasant smells can remain in furniture, carpets, draperies, and textiles for weeks after the event. Odorous contents do not always require wholesale replacement or refinishing. SERVPRO technicians are often capable of thoroughly cleaning, drying, and deodorizing your possessions to a preloss condition following a fire. Professional cleaning can be advantageous for a homeowner because it allows them to retain many of the possessions and can keep the expense of a claim low. We thoroughly pre-test contents to determine which are salvageable and need replacing when carrying out a fire restoration service.

Is it better to dry clean or wet clean contents with smoke and odor damage?

Performing fire damage restoration in your Seaford home relies on a varied approach. Usually, we begin with dry cleaning, affected furnishings or materials. Dry cleaning can often be complete using household items like dusters, dry sponges, and vacuums. The goal of dry cleaning is to remove non-greasy soiling from the surface of contents, which may otherwise become embedded in a surface with moisture. Wet cleaning is useful for contents that have oily deposits or are not entirely restored using dry cleaning methods. A wet cleaning method can use either water-based or oil-based chemicals to suspend and remove soots. As far as odor control in any property, one of the most effective methods is to remove any residual soot or smoke residues thoroughly. 

How can I reduce smoke odors in a property?

- Thoroughly dry clean contents then, if necessary, proceed to wet cleaning

- Conduct tests on materials to ascertain if smoke residues remain

- Use deodorization solvents through fogging or spraying of contents

Cleaning a property can be an exceptionally effective method of controlling odor. Contact SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh at (516) 809-9600 now.

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How Can I Get Rid Of A Foul Smoke Smell Lingering in My Home After a Small Fire?

8/12/2020 (Permalink)

Fires of all sizes cause significant smoke and soot damage. Leave the restoration to professionals. Call SERVPRO!

For Fire Damage Deodorization After a Small Fire Burns Inside Your House in Wantagh Call SERVPRO

Even the smallest blazes can cause smoke to get released into the airflow inside your home. Smoke can travel throughout your entire structure and leave behind soot residues or unpleasant aromas. Smoke can also penetrate porous items inside your building and cause foul odors to linger after residues, and burnt debris gets removed.

How can you remove foul odors if they still exist after all burnt materials have been cleaned and removed?

During fire damage restoration in Wantagh, our SERVPRO technicians can utilize various chemicals, tools, and techniques to deodorize your structure. The following kinds of equipment are often used to remove pungent aromas that exist after items inside your house burn:

• ULV Foggers: Sometimes, the best way to remove burnt smells is to dispense a chemical product into the air so it can react in the same way the smoke. Ultra-low volume (ULV) fogging machines can break down water-based deodorizers into small particles that can penetrate many porous materials deeply.
• Thermal Foggers: Thermal fogging machines can break deodorants into even smaller particles than ULV machines. Thermal foggers use oil-based products that can penetrate most materials deeply to deodorize them.
• Air Filtration Devices: Air scrubbers can pull contaminated air through a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter. These machines can be used to clean out malodor particles that are lingering in the air.
• Photocatalytic Oxidizer: A photocatalytic lamp works by shining ultraviolet rays onto a surface of titanium dioxide, which produces hydroxyl radicals. These particles then immediately oxidize and break down malodor particles into CO2 and H2O.
• Ozone Generator: These devices generate unstable O3 particles that get released into the air. The O3 molecules then give off an oxygen atom that oxidizes and neutralizes malodor compounds.

If you ever need professional assistance removing foul odors after a structural blaze, call SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh at (516) 809-9600 24/7. 

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Is Junk Mail in Wantagh a Fire Damage Hazard?

7/27/2020 (Permalink)

Fires happen often and can negatively affect the people living in the home they occur in. Call SERVPRO today to get professional remediation.

Wantagh Homeowners Risk Fire Damage With Too Much Junk Mail

SERVPRO wants all Wantagh homeowners to be as fire-conscious as possible. It is far better to protect your home and remove potential hazards than deal with the aftermath of a blaze-ravaged house.

Wantagh residents looking to cut their fire damage risks in their home can start with a simple action: Cutting down the amount of junk mail in their home.

Is junk mail a fire hazard?

Most training on home fire hazards focuses on apparent risks such as cooking, open fires, or heaters with exposed elements. However, anything that is flammable is a potential fire risk, as flammable materials give the fire plenty to burn and help it spread further.

A handful of letters on your dresser is probably not going to cause you an issue. However, if you have circulars and newspapers and advertisements and junk letters piled in corners, it might be time to tidy up a bit.

The less clutter in your home, the less chance it has to cause a fire damage hazard.

How can I make junk mail less risky?

SERVPRO suggests taking some simple steps to reduce the fire risk from excess junk mail:

• Unsubscribe from mailing lists that you no longer want to be a part of
• Put a “no junk mail” sign on your mailbox
• Dispose of unwanted junk mail as soon as it arrives – preferably by recycling
• Divide piles of papers into smaller piles, so there is less material available to burn

How can SERVPRO help me if something does go wrong?

In the unfortunate event of a home fire, call us. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster, and we train our cleanup crews to cleanse and restore your home as quickly as possible. Our crews will:

• Assess the fire damage in your home
• Clean away unhealthy and unsightly soot residues using a range of scrubbing, submersion, chemicals and deep cleaning
• Use air scrubbers and air movers to deodorize your house and leave it smelling fresh again
• Repair structural damage to walls and ceilings, so your home is safe

 If you are concerned about fire damage in Wantagh, do not delay – call SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh at (516) 809-9600.

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Fire Damage Cleanup In Bellmore

1/10/2020 (Permalink)

We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster.

Small Fires In Your Bellmore Apartment

Small fires that begin in one apartment can sometimes spread to adjacent units. The fire department must also ensure that the fire is not smoldering between units inside wall cavities and in the ceiling before the firemen leave the site of the fire. A fire can easily restart if there is even one live ember left inside a wall or ceiling cavity. Tenants or condo owners may be allowed back into their units only to find holes in the next unit or even into the ceiling.

SERVPRO can assist tenants and condo owners with fire damage cleanup in Bellmore and surrounding areas. We can work closely with the tenant, the owner, and the condo board members to explain the cleanup process. Damage restoration can be coordinated with insurance companies as well to help manage claims and return the unit or units to their original condition.

Ceiling Board Up
If the fire has spread to the ceiling, the fire department must confirm there are no embers in the ceiling or on the roof it the unit is on the top floor. The firemen may have to chop holes in the roof to gain access to the cavity between the ceiling and the roof. The interior of the apartment is open to the outside elements. We can provide tarps to cover the openings.

There can be a great deal of debris created from opening walls or ceilings. SERVPRO removes all of this debris, taking care to preserve contents that can be cleaned and restored. We document all items that are thrown out for record purposes. After removing all of the debris, we can begin the restoration process, removing fire damaged appliances, cupboards as well as removing smoke odors from fabrics and clothes.

SERVPRO can restore the apartment or condo to its original condition, “Like it never even happened.”

Call SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh at (516) 809-9600 for 24/7 service. We proudly serve Merrick, Seaford, and surrounding areas. We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster.

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Did You Know That SERVPRO Specializes in Fire Damage Remediation in Bellmore?

12/8/2019 (Permalink)

The situation can feel quite overwhelming when your home is affected by fire damage. Contact SERVPRO for effective remediation services.

Correct Disposal and Fire Debris Removal of Solid Waste for Bellmore Homeowners

Dealing with the aftermath of a house fire can be emotionally draining. Not only is there a sizable task ahead, but often homeowners may need to be temporarily relocated while services are underway. The sight of non-salvageable items being stripped from a burnt-out building while remodeling and restructuring work is ahead can be a challenge. We are a trusted restoration service that can enter your property in the immediate aftermath of a fire, perform vital loss reduction tasks, and help you toward a stress-free claim. Contact us immediately after a fire to arrange service.

One of the larger tasks to carry out is fire debris removal from your Bellmore home. Restorers need to assess which items are salvageable and which require replacement. SERVPRO technicians work with a restore over replace mentality, meaning you can trust us to do everything we can to restore your belongings. Heavy-duty tasks, such as the removal of larger furniture, are included within the restoration service. Our goal is to restore your home after fire from start to finish. That goal includes arranging for contractors or other third-parties to ensure you only have to deal with one company throughout the restoration.

Solid waste that is non-salvageable must be disposed of at particular sites. SERVPRO can transport building materials, demolition debris, and concretes to landfills on your behalf. We can also take damaged appliances or electronic materials to the correct recycling facilities. Inside the home, our team can make use of soda and sand-blasting equipment to remove charring from structural materials and help to restore the property where possible.

Understandably, a homeowner may not want all fire-damaged items to be removed for disposal. SERVPRO technicians offer a range of specialist restoration procedures for electronics, document recovery as well as some furniture restoration. Where possible, we can mitigate losses by holding items in stasis until specialist restorers can be brought in- for example, by keeping electronic equipment above the dew point or rapid-freezing precious documents and books. We can create an inventory during service to be handed over to your insurer to complete a stress-free claim.

Solid-waste can be unmanageable without human resources and transportation. Contact SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh at (516) 809-9600. 

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We Are Available 24/7 To Restore Your Seaford Home After A Fire

11/26/2019 (Permalink)

We have the experience, specialized training, and state-of-the-art equipment to restore your home to pre-damage condition.

When Fire Hits Your Seaford Home 

When you experience fire damage in your home, it is traumatic, no matter the size of the fire. Fire can be very damaging to the house, not only from the fire itself but from smoke permeates throughout the residence. Even if the flames never left the kitchen, the residual effects of the smoke can damage the rest of your home. Fire extinguishing efforts can further add to the damage. 

If fire damage hits your Seaford home, the specialists at SERVPRO are ready to come in and help you with whatever you need to begin the restoration process. We Are Faster To Any Size Disaster. Our quick response is the key to damage reduction and saving money. We understand that dealing with a fire is overwhelming and quite upsetting. 

You may not know what to do first. We help you take action to restore your home and quickly prepare an estimate for you to submit to your insurance company. Typically, we communicate with your insurance adjuster or property manager within eight business hours of our arrival at your home. 

A SERVPRO professional assesses the damage, checking for restorability. They check from the fire source, where there is the most significant damage, and then outward within your home. Technicians look at everything, including the structure of the home, furniture, electronics, and artwork. Using Contents Claim Inventory Service (CCIS) technology, they create a room by room inventory as they assess the damage. This process accounts for every item in your home and categorizes them as salvageable, non-salvageable, and questionable. This not only helps guide the technicians through the restoration process, but it also helps with contents claim settlements.

Following the damage assessment and inventory, SERVPRO trained technicians take the required steps to restore your home to preloss condition. We may need to use vendors to assist in specific types of cleaning, such as using a conservator in fine art restoration, or dry cleaner for fire damaged clothing. We clean surfaces throughout the home and deodorize thoroughly, provided that technicians already removed and cleaned all any sources of odor. Ultra Low Volume Foggers produce a mist to attack odor-causing residues. We make it, "Like it never even happened." 

If fire damage impacts your Seaford home, contact SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh at (516) 809-9600. We are available to assist 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

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Our Team Is Prepared And Will Respond Right Away To Fire Damage In Seaford

9/4/2019 (Permalink)

At SERVPRO we provide 24-hour emergency, and our experts will arrive quickly to your home. We have the experience and expertise to handle any job.

Fire Damage Seaford – Extensive Burned Plastic and Smoke Damage 

Consumers often try to complete many tasks at the same time. A distraction can cause problems, especially when cooking on the stove and trying to look after several children at the same time. Sterilizing plastic baby bottles on the stove, taking a phone call, and keeping the children amused led to extensive smoke damage in one consumer home.

She called SERVPRO about fire damage in Seaford looking for advice and help about what she should do. The water had boiled dry, and the plastic melted in the pot and had started to burn. She shut the stove off and moved the pot off the burned. After quickly getting the kids out of the house, she was frantic regarding what was happening inside. The fire crew arrived and determined that there was no ongoing fire situation, aired out the house, and checked the condition of the children and the owner.

Our SERVPRO team took the call and prepared to respond. Fire damage and smoke experts assessed the situation over the phone, indicating that she should remain outside the home. In situations such as this, the homeowner was very fortunate. However, the contamination can be extensive, and the particles from the burned plastic usually contaminate everything in the home. Porous items must be cleaned outside the home, while all hard surfaces require cleaning and wipe downs.

We anticipate that the carpeting can be decontaminated and cleaned. All clothing, fabrics such as curtains and upholstered materials must be removed and cleaned offsite. We would ventilate the home after removing everything, and all hard surfaces washed. Deodorizing procedures can be utilized to remove all remaining odors. The main focus is on the kitchen area. Further away from the kitchen, deodorization can be reduced.

Finally, the HVAC system must also be treated and cleaned to prevent the system from spreading odor throughout the home.

Call SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh at (516) 809-9600 for 24/7 serve. We serve Levittown, Merrick, Freeport, and surrounding areas. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster. We can restore your home, "Like it never even happened."

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Our Technicians Explain The Dangers That Follow A Fire Damage Disaster In Your Bellmore Home

3/5/2019 (Permalink)

Call us at (516) 809-9600 as soon as your property has been released back to you for remediation.

Unanticipated Hazards Of Fire Damage Cleanup In Bellmore

When your Bellmore home suffers from the effects of a fire, there are a vast number of concerns you must understand to live comfortably and safely in your dwelling again. Ordinary cleaning methods often fail because of the characteristics of soot damage. Your safety during the remediation can be affected negatively as many of the residues, airborne and on the surface, are toxic. Our trained and well-equipped technicians take necessary precautions during restoration.

Things you might not have previously considered during a fire damage cleanup in Bellmore might include food and personal care item safety. When cleaning out the pantry, refrigerator, or freezer, a homeowner might believe items are fine that are contaminated or spoiled. The fine particulates of smoke and soot obviously make their way through paper packaging and into opened bags. What many homeowners might not comprehend is that soot and firefighting chemicals can move up the threads of jars and taint the contents. Heat during a fire raises the temperature of the food in cans and bottles to levels where microorganisms can grow, spoiling the food.

The SERVPRO team is familiar with the potential for food in refrigerators and freezers to become unfit for consumption during a fire. If the power goes out while the disaster continues, the temperature in these appliances can rise, encouraging the food to rot. Seals on older units may not prevent soot and moisture from invading, making the food inside inedible.

Health and beauty products also can change in chemical composition as the result of the heat and seepage of soot, chemicals, and water during a blaze and its extinguishing. Rely on the expertise of IICRC-trained SERVPRO technicians to guide you as to what is safe to retain and use on skin and hair as cleansers, conditioners, moisturizers, and cosmetics. Toothbrushes, combs, razors, sponges, and many other household and personal care goods might be better off replaced.

The professionals at SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh are ready to answer all your fire damage cleanup questions. Call us at (516) 809-9600 as soon as your property has been released back to you for remediation.

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At Last, the Secret to Levittown Fire Damage Remediation is Revealed!

2/8/2019 (Permalink)

Regardless of the extent of the fire damage, team SERVPRO can make it "Like it never even happened." Call us right away for best results.

Fire Damage Technicians in Levittown Talk About How Fire Ruins Structural Components

It could happen when you least expect it that suddenly you see or smell smoke and notice that something inside your Levittown home has caught on fire. The first thing you should do after you know everyone in the building is safe is to extinguish the fire with water or an extinguisher as quickly as possible to reduce the overall amount of fire damage. Once flames ignite, the heat can start consuming many of your contents and building materials as fuel. Many of these items combust or turn from a solid to a gas when heat is applied, but some substances only combust partially and enter the air in the form of smoke. This smoke can then cause many different fire damage related problems itself.

Even if the burnt region of your house is small, it is still wise to call in a professional restoration company such as SERVPRO. Our team has experience in completing fire damage projects in Levittown that are both big and small. During most scenarios, our technicians are tasked in dealing with issues that are caused by both heat and smoke. Once something inside a building ignites, the flames rise with the heat and can then start spreading to other areas away from the initial source.

If the blaze burns hot enough it can use just about any type of material in your home as fuel. These fuels can burn at different temperatures and thus put off various types of smokes and soot residues. Fires that burn slowly at lower temperatures and get starved for oxygen can produce wet smoke that leaves behind thick residues that can be difficult to remove. Fires that burn quickly at higher temperatures and have plenty of oxygen often produce dry smoke that is more easily cleaned from surfaces. During most projects, our SERVPRO technicians know that there are likely both wet and dry smoke present after a burn.

Therefore, in most cases, your structural contents can get damaged by either soot residues caused by smoke or the heat and flames coming from the fire itself. If you ever have a small burn inside your home, call SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh at (516) 809-9600 any day of the week.

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Commercial Fire Damage Restoration in Bellmore / Wantagh, NY

6/19/2018 (Permalink)

Restaurant kitchen fire

If you have a commercial building in that has been damaged by fire, it can be hard to know what to do once the fire has been put out. Not only will the premises be damaged by the fire, but the property may also have suffered water damage from the firefighting team and or sprinkler systems efforts to stop the fire. Other damage to your property may include:

• Discoloration of surfaces
• Corrosion (particularly of porous material)
• Soot damage
• Smoke damage
• Structural weakness or damage

Can I clean the property myself?

First if you must enter the premises ensure that you know it is safe to enter but do not be tempted to try and start cleaning the property yourself. Not only could this be hazardous to you, without specialist equipment and materials you could end up causing more damage which can add to the restoration costs further down the line. If at all possible try to limit the amount of movement within the premises to ensure the minimum amount of soot and ash being entrenched in soft furnishings and carpets which may render them unsalvageable.

The best thing to do is to call our specially trained team who will ask you a few questions to ascertain the extent of your damage and find the best solution to restore your fire-damaged

What do Commercial Fire Damage Restoration companies do?

Fire damage is devastating and can cause extensive damage to windows, walls, and roofs. This means that it is imperative that your property is properly protected from the elements while the work is taking place.  SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh will make sure that all openings to the outside are boarded and covered up as well as covering any holes in the roof of your premises.

If your premises is also water damaged, SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantaghwill use their specialized equipment to remove all water and moisture from your property using a combination of pumps and dehumidifying units to rid the premises of water before secondary water damage causes further issues.

Once we are sure that there is an acceptable moisture level in the property, SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh will get to work removing the damage to the surfaces of the property removing all soot and smoke damage. Once this is completed, we can then clean and sanitize all recoverable items to pre-fire damaged conditions where possible using both wet and dry-cleaning methods and give advice where an item is beyond repair. During this process SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh will use industrial air scrubbers and fogging equipment to remove any lingering odors caused by the fire. If we can save and restore an item, we will, which will save you paying for costly replacements.

What to do after a home or business fire?

6/19/2018 (Permalink)

Fire does not discriminate - it can happen to anyone.

The first 24 hours after fire damage can make the difference between restoring versus replacing your property and personal belongings.  SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh can help prevent fire damage from creating long term problems.  

Under normal circumstances, within one hour from notice of a loss, a SERVPRO professional will contact you to arrange a service.  Within four hours of loss notification, a SERVPRO professional will be on site to begin mitigation services.  Finally, within eight business hours, a verbal job briefing will be communicated to the appropriate person.  

Until a trained professional arrives, there are several things you can do to lessen long term damage.

• Limit movement in the home or business to prevent further damage.
• Place dry, colorfast towels or old linens on carpeted traffic areas to prevent more soiling.
• Wipe soot from chrome on faucets and appliances then protect with a light coating of petroleum jelly or oil.
• Do not attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces.
• Do not attempt to shampoo carpet or upholstered furniture.
• Do not attempt to clean any electrical appliances that may have been close to fire or water.  

SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh professionals provide timely response with mitigation services ranging from fire, smoke and soot removal to contents claims inventory and document restoration.  These services help ensure your property and belongings are restored to preloss condition when possible.

Bellmore / Wantagh Fire Damage Remediation

6/19/2018 (Permalink)

Bellmore / Wantagh Fire Damage Remediation

Kitchen fire

Fire damages not only the structure and contents of your home, but the event can be frightening and affects your sense of refuge and safety. Homeowners who face the chaos after a fire need the compassion and experience an established leader in the remediation industry brings to the scene of their disaster.
 
Just a few minutes of inattention can result in kitchen fires from an overheated pan bursting into flames in your residence. Smoke and soot fill that room and move through your home very quickly. Even if you have a functioning fire extinguisher nearby, it takes a few minutes to find and engage it to extinguish the flames, permitting the substances created by the combustion to spread in the meantime. Once the fire is out, you now confront the chemical residue from the extinguisher in addition to the damage from the fire itself. Highly skilled and IICRC trained remediation technicians employ effective strategies to clean all surfaces coated with fire damage and chemical residues.
 
SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh fire damage remediation crew members swiftly assess the damage to the kitchen and the rest of your home. A seasoned manager devises a plan accounting for all the tasks needed to clean the walls, ceilings, floors, appliances, furnishings, and other surfaces soiled or otherwise harmed by the fire and its extinguishing. The team matches appropriate cleaning solutions and tools to the residues throughout all spaces in your dwelling.
 
Ash and light, dry soot responds well to cleaning techniques like vacuuming, with HEPA filter equipped models, and dry sponging. Stickier coatings require wisely chosen cleansers or solvents sprayed on the damaged surfaces and then wiped or scrubbed clean. Fixtures or objects featuring intricate details like blinds or chandeliers may require immersion cleaning. SERVPRO workers are familiar with a broad range of methods that leave the structure and contents or your home cleaned and refreshed after fire damage.
 
An inspection and cleaning of the HVAC system in your fire-damaged home may be recommended by SERVPRO if the fire blazed and smoked near open vents. This step helps assure that the cleaning done eliminates as much of the fire damage residue as possible and prevents the continuous spread of hidden soot when heating and cooling occurs.
 
Rely on SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh to respond to your fire damage remediation needs with professionalism and empathy. One call to (516) 809-9600 delivers the help you need fast any hour of the day or night.

Untreated Fire and Smoke

6/19/2018 (Permalink)

Fire damage that sat for a while before being cleaned up.

Fire and smoke damage can wreak havoc to your personal property and structures. A quick reaction can help you minimize the impact of the destruction as some of your household goods can be cleaned and salvaged if treated immediately. You should, therefore, hasten the process of hiring a professional to help you manage the damage in a correct manner. Conversely, if left untreated, smoke and fire damage can be more devastating in the following ways:

The restoration cost increases

When the treatment process is extended, the damages begin to get worse and more difficult to deal with. If smoke goes untreated for long, the odors become more persistent and more difficult to neutralize. These challenges make the treatment process harder and more time consuming and ultimately more expensive.

Extensive damage

Smoke and ash can mix with water to produce a very corrosive element. If not cleaned quickly, this corrosive substance begins to slowly corrode away walls, floors, ceilings and any other surfaces in your home. Cleaning up quickly with soap and water is not enough. The substance requires proper cleaning with appropriate chemicals to remove it completely in order to contain the damages.

Soot deposits

Neutralizing of soot residual and deposits is an effective first clean up step. If left for long, soot can easily travel and penetrate into other rooms that weren't affected by the fire, staining the wall paint, carpet, furniture, drapes, clothing and any other household items.

Permanent damage

Your property can suffer permanent damage if not treated in a timely manner. Damage begins to set in within hours and prolonged exposure may cause permanent harm to your walls which turns yellow, metal surfaces begins to corrode, clothes stain permanently and wooden furniture which may need refinishing. It also damages the floor which may need replacement.

Following a fire, it is necessary to seek smoke treatment immediately to save yourself from the effects of prolonged exposure to smoke and to make it easier for you to restore your home. In case you suspect some smoke damage in your residence and need smoke cleanup, water damage cleanup or storm damage repair contact your SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh at 516 809-9600

Eliminating Smoke Odors After a Fire

5/4/2018 (Permalink)

Keep the Fresh-Baked Aromas without the Odors--Call SERVPRO

Fire damage is devastating for any business, but if it occurs in your bakery, the odor alone can be a huge problem. The smell of burnt wood and plastic can linger on in your establishment, and if it is not promptly and efficiently removed, it can cause havoc. Not only do you stand a chance to lose a ton of business during the restoration process, but you also might have to deal with customer dissatisfaction if the odor is not eliminated.

Thankfully, SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh can help you combat the odors after the fire. We can use some of the latest odor eliminating equipment and a proven strategy to combat odors in the least possible time. Here are a few examples of odor eliminating equipment that we can use.

Pressure sprayer
One of the essentials when it comes to odor management after fire damage, the pressure sprayer is a small hand-held tool used to dispense deodorants. These are used to deodorize the surfaces that are easy to reach. Since direct spraying can wet the surfaces, this instrument is usually not used where discoloration is likely. It is an excellent technique for a bakery where there are a lot of table-tops and counters that need to be deodorized.

Ozone machine
As the name suggests, this machine generates ozone gas, an unstable form of oxygen --O3--that can eliminate the odor-causing molecules. Ozone combines chemically with many odor-causing molecules thereby changing their chemical composition. Once they are ‘oxidized' by ozone, the molecules lose their odor. As ozone is not suitable for breathing, all people, animals, and pets must be evacuated from the premises while doing this treatment. The ozone typically dissipates within an hour of usage.

Air scrubbers
An air scrubber is a piece of equipment that physically eliminates odor-causing particles from the air. It works on the principle of HEPA filtration and can trap odor-causing particles as small as 0.3 microns. There is also a series of activated charcoal and potassium permanganate filters that also eliminate odors.

Call SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh at (516) 809-9600 today to learn more about fire damage restoration and odor elimination.

Electrical Panel Safety

5/1/2018 (Permalink)

It's Electric! What You Need to Know about Electrical Panels | Homes.com

A home’s electrical panel is the kind of thing that most people don’t typically think about, that is until they really have to, and then suddenly it becomes one of the most important things in your home! At the very least, be certain that your electrical system is a part of your initial home inspection when buying a new property. Faulty electrical wiring isn’t just extremely expensive to fix but it may even pose a significant fire risk.

Before we dive into the nuts and bolts of your electrical panel, there are some incredibly important safety tips to keep in mind to avoid a fatal mistake:

• If you feel uncomfortable or lack the experience of dealing with a certain electrical project, call a licensed electrician.
• Remember that even shutting down the main breaker will only shut down part of the service panel. The terminal points for the power line coming into the house will remain live and their high voltages can be fatal.
• Never insert any metal tools like a knife or screwdriver into the panel.
• Do not attempt to remove the cover of the breaker as this will expose powerful high voltage components.
• Keep an eye out for evidence of scorching or rust as these can be signs of a serious problem with electrical arcing or a water leak in the area.

Location is Key

Your electrical panel is probably located in your garage, basement, utility room, laundry room, or possibly even inside a closet. It’s very important that everyone in your family knows where it is and to verify that it has been labeled correctly, as you may need to get to it quickly to shut the power off to the whole house. If you have kids, take the time to familiarize them with the electrical panel as well so that they know how to safely reset a circuit. Be sure that the area around the panel is clear and not being used for storage so that you can access it quickly. A good idea is to also keep a flashlight hanging near the panel for use during a power outage.

Older homes built before 1960 may have a fuse box that serves the same purpose, with a series of threaded sockets protecting each circuit. Unlike today’s re-settable circuit breakers, old style fuses have to be completely replaced after they trip. Using the wrong type of fuse can pose a very serious fire risk so it’s very important to keep the correct types on hand and to utilize a licensed electrician when repairs are needed. Today’s modern units are significantly safer but can still pose a risk if not handled properly.

Labeling

One of the most valuable things you can do is to take the time to make sure that your panel is accurately and clearly labeled, tracing each circuit to the specific area of the house that it serves. Have a friend or family member help and call out to each other to figure out which circuit feeds each outlet or appliance. You can then use a pen to label each switch or pick up one of those handy packs of labeled magnets to affix to each circuit.

Circuit Breakers

If you suddenly lose power in just one room or on one outlet, you’ve almost certainly tripped that circuit breaker. Circuit breakers are designed to be tripped to prevent a more powerful overload that might do permanent damage to your system. If a circuit breaker trips, unplug everything on that circuit and reset. To reset, find that specific switch in your electrical panel, push it to “off,” then push it back to “on.” You may also hear a click as the circuit resets. If the circuit trips again with nothing plugged in, there’s likely an electrical short somewhere along the line. A licensed electrician will be needed to identify the problem and safely repair it. If the circuit stays active, plug things in one at a time and test them to make sure that power is flowing to the outlet.

Overloading

If you are finding that one or more circuit breaker get tripped on a regular basis, check to see how much demand is being placed on that circuit. Appliances sold in the U.S. are required to have labels that report their average amperage, you can add these numbers up to determine how much strain you are putting on any one circuit at a time. Your larger high wattage appliances like refrigerators and washing machines typically have a dedicated 30 to 50 amp circuit that handles only their needs. Most of the other household circuits are 15 to 20 amps and should be labeled as such in your electrical panel. After assessing your amp demand, you may find that you need to change what draws from where, such as plugging your microwave in a different outlet from your coffee maker to avoid an overload when both are used at the same time. If the circuit continues to be frequently tripped, call an electrician to rule out an underlying problem with the wiring.

Maintenance

Many homeowners will assume that your home’s electrical system requires no maintenance and as long as nothing breaks nothing needs to be done. While that might work for some homes some of the time, a little preventative maintenance can dramatically improve the lifespan of your electrical system and reduce the likelihood of failures at inopportune times.

Fire Safety Is A Year-Round Concern

4/19/2017 (Permalink)

When it comes to keeping your family safe, fire prevention is at the top of the list. And while there have never been as many resources as there are today, many families are still unprepared for the possibility of a home fire. Fires kill an average of over 2,500 people every year according to the NFPA and destroy countless homes. Most fires are preventable.

The first key to fire safety is proper preparation. Having a plan and making sure each family member knows it well is key to safety. You can start with the resources found here: http://www.nfpa.org/public-education/resources/safety-tip-sheets.

Purchase fire extinguishers and place them strategically throughout the home. Fire extinguisher instruction sheets typically have a map showing where fire extinguishers should be placed to maximize safety.

Purchase or replace smoke detectors. Smoke detectors are the primary alerting system for fires in the home. There are different types of smoke alarm sensors and some confusion over which is better. Ideally, have a dual sensor smoke alarm in each suggested location, or one of each sensor at that location. If the smoke detector has a heat sensor and/or carbon monoxide detector built in, even better. Refer to the smoke alarm instruction manual for proper placement and locations throughout the home. Your smoke alarm system may also be hardwired with an intercommunication line. Many recently built homes will be wired in this manner. This means that if one smoke alarm triggers, every smoke alarm in the house will trigger with it, alerting everyone in the home and not just where the smoke or fire originates.

Many security systems now offer the ability to add a monitored smoke alarm for a small added fee. The peace of mind knowing that someone is monitoring your home whether you are there or away may be worth the small extra charge.

It is also important to remember that it is often the thick, toxic smoke created by a fire that ultimately overwhelms and disables occupants of the house. Be mindful of this when choosing fabrics and floor coverings, as you may have the option of picking items that are either fire resistant or less toxic. Check for fire ratings when furnishing your home.

Of course, if a devastating fire were to occur, once you have secured your family members, SERVPRO of Bellmore / Wantagh is here to help with the cleanup. From fire to smoke damage and more, our advanced cleaning capabilities can help you bring your home back to its original condition.